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GONE WITH THE WIND

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Vocabulary: Define the listed terms and describe how or why they are significant to the film. You may have to use outside sources.

Discussion: Write a paragraph or two to explain the requested information. Why is this important to the history involved?

Part I Before and During the War

Vocabulary

1. Tara 6. Yankee
2. Twelve Oaks 7. pneumonia
3. Barbecue 8. "Cotton is King"
4. Gettysburg 9. blockade
5. Sherman 10. amputate

Discussion

Describe the relationship (and conflict if applicable) between the two characters

1. Scarlett and Ashley

2. Scarlett and Melanie

3. Scarlett and Rhett

 

Part II After the War

Vocabulary

1. Yankee jail 5. New Orleans
2. carpetbaggers 6. divorce
3. lumber mill 7. miscarriage
4. taxes 8. 'club meeting'

Discussion

Describe the relationship (and conflict if applicable) between the two characters.

1. Scarlett and Suellen

2. Scarlett and Bell Whatling

 

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